Lino Gutierrez
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Lino Gutierrez (b. 26 March 1951) is an American diplomat. He served as US Ambassador to Argentina from Sep 2003 through July 2006. He was succeeded by Earl Anthony Wayne.
Gutiérrez entered the United States Foreign Service in 1977 and served in Latin America, Europe and the Department of State. He has served as International Affairs Advisor at the National War College (2002), Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the State Department (1999-2001), Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs (2001-2002), United States Ambassador to Nicaragua (1996-1999).
During his tenure in Nicaragua , Gutiérrez coordinated the U.S. relief effort following the devastation of Hurricane Mitch in October 1998.
Gutierrez also served in Lisbon, Port-au-Prince, Grenada, Paris and Nassau. In Washington, Mr. Gutiérrez has served as Officer-in-Charge of Nicaraguan Affairs, Officer-in-Charge of Portuguese Affairs, and Director of the Office of Policy Planning, Coordination and Press in the Bureau of Inter-American Affairs.
Gutiérrez is a native of Havana, Cuba. He was a social studies teacher for the Dade County School System and the Urban League in Miami, Florida before entering the diplomatic services.
Gutiérrez is a recipient of the Department of State's Distinguished Honor Award, Superior Honor Award (twice) and Meritorious Honor Award (three times). He is married to the former Miriam Messina of Santo Domingo.
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|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Chic Hecht |
United States Chargé d'Affairs ad interim, the Bahamas March 1993–July 1993 |
Succeeded by John S. Ford as Chargé d'Affairs ad interim |
| Preceded by John Francis Maisto |
United States Ambassador to Nicaragua December 5, 1996–July 21, 1999 |
Succeeded by Oliver P. Garza |
| Preceded by James Donald Walsh |
United States Ambassador to Argentina 15 October 2003–8 April 2006 |
Succeeded by Earl Anthony Wayne |
